Greek Life at NAU

A book about Greek Life at NAU

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creating lifelong friendships
Welcome to Northern Arizona University! I invite you to
explore the many opportunities NAU offers for our students to get
involved. Joining a fraternity or sorority is a wonderful way to meet
new friends, gain valuable leadership skills, make connections on
campus, and provide service to the NAU and Flagstaff community.
Greek students are seen as true leaders on our campus with many
becoming involved in NAU’s student government as well as
becoming Orientation Leaders, Resident Assistants, and leaders in
various other student organizations on campus. Our Greek students
pride themselves on raising thousands of dollars annually for
local and national charities as well as providing thousands of hours of
community service each year.
“Joining a fraternity or
sorority is a
wonderful way to meet
new friends, gain
valuable leadership
skills, make
connections on campus,
and provide service to
the NAU and Flagstaff
community.”
Please take a few moments to look through this booklet and
familiarize yourself with all that NAU Greek Life has to offer. If you
are still not sure that Greek Life is right for you, I encourage you to
learn more about our fraternities and sororities by talking with the
Greek Life staff and participating in the fall recruitment processes.
Once again, welcome to Northern Arizona University. I offer you my
best wishes for every success during your time here. Go Lumberjacks!
Sincerely,
~Dr. Rich Payne
Dr. Rich Payne, Director
Office of Residence Life
Northern Arizona University
the four pillars of
greek life
service
Service is a way of life for the NAU Greek community. Each year, NAU
fraternities and sororities participate in community service and
philanthropy events that impact individuals in the Flagstaff
community and beyond. On average, NAU fraternities and
sororities raise nearly $50,000 per year for various philanthropies
and commit to over 15,000 hours of community service.
Organizations that currently benefit from NAU Greek Life’s
philanthropic and service endeavors include, but are not
limited to:
 Habitat for Humanity
 The American Cancer Society
 Kinsey Elementary School of Flagstaff
 The City of Sedona
 St. Mary’s Food Bank
 The Flagstaff Unified School District
 St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
 Hope Cottage
 NAU Welcome Jacks
“I have so many friends that are in all different fraternities and sororities.
It makes campus life so much fun!”
~ Kylie Rose Suter, Delta Delta Delta
scholarship
Fraternity and sorority chapters strive for the development of scholastic excellence among their entire
membership. Many chapters require a minimum grade point average for potential members to be
considered for membership. Initiated members must also continue to meet the minimum GPA
requirements for his or her chapter in order to remain an active member. In order to assure that
members are academically successful, chapters provide study halls, educational programs, tutoring,
awards and scholarships. Studies show that students who are members of a fraternity or sorority
graduate at higher rates than non members. Above all else, a student’s reason for being at Northern
Arizona University is to receive a degree and Greek Life wants to help all our members reach that
goal. Membership offers many options to help new members transition academically:
 Study Hours
 Greek Honor Organizations
 Chapter/national scholarships
 Study partnerships with other chapter members
 Mentorship – big/little relationships
 Chapter Accountability
 Council Recognition
“Greek Life has helped me strive for excellence in my academics by asking me
to lead by example and show hard work in and out of the classroom.
This is how someone succeeds in college.”
~Michael Teasdale, UGC President
social
Fraternities and sororities build a bond of brotherhood/sisterhood unmatched by any other student
organization on campus. Each chapter has its own social events, which typically includes formals,
date parties, brotherhood/sisterhood events, parent’s weekend, Founder’s Day, and a variety of other
events. Each chapter follows a risk management policy from their national headquarters, their
governing council, as well as all of the policies of NAU. The spirit of our Greek Life community makes
our campus feel like a home away from home. Regardless of the chapter you join, the friendships that
are formed are lifelong. It is with these friends that members participate in memorable chapter activities, philanthropies, study groups, and social events. Greek Life at NAU is filled with limitless opportunities for friendship. There are also Greek Life events, which include:
 Greek Week
 Leadership workshops
 Alcohol awareness
 Speakers
 Family Weekend
 Homecoming
 Barbecues
“Being a part of a fraternity means you will meet many people and this is
one of the best parts of being Greek. You will make lifelong connections, not
only with people in your chapter, but also with many people in Greek Life
and other campus organizations. Joining my fraternity was a great decision,
but making the one to go Greek was the best decision I have made.”
~Bryan Jew, IFC President
4 leadership
Fraternity and sorority life offers men and women a variety of leadership opportunities. Chapter
members can be found in the Associated Students of Northern Arizona University (ASNAU), on the
Homecoming Committee, and receiving academic and leadership awards. For members to achieve
a well-rounded education, fraternities and sororities encourage active participation in a variety of
leadership experiences. NAU offers opportunities for participation in over 200 student organizations.
Members can also participate in their chapters as an officer or on one of the committees each chapter
maintains. There are a wide array of positions available exclusively to fraternity and sorority members
to help them learn, grow, and excel. Opportunities within the Greek community include:
 Chapter Executive Boards
 Governing Council Executive Board (IFC, CPC, UGC)
 Residence Hall Association Representative Positions (RHA)
 Greek Honor Society Executive Council (Order of Omega)
 Up ‘Til Dawn Executive Programming Board
 Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol Programming Board
“Being in Greek Life has helped me grow into my best possible self.
I’ve had the opportunity to lead great women and help the College
Panhellenic Council prosper into a strong organization. In Greek Life we are
able to bring big groups of people together to help clean up the community and
help volunteer at events like Senior Prom at the Flagstaff Senior Center.
Greek life has helped me find some of my best friends that I will know for
years to come. The encouragement and help I have received from my Greek
peers has helped me stay strong in my schoolwork through study groups and
classes with one another.”
~Frances Monroy, CPC President
interfraternity council
IFC
The Northern Arizona University Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the
governing body to the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) chapters on
NAU’s campus. IFC seeks to promote the common interests of fraternity life while
encouraging its members to excel in civic engagement, scholastic achievement, and
character development. IFC collaborates with the College Panhellenic Council (CPC)
and the United Greek Council (UGC) for various programs to enrich the Greek Life
experience at NAU. Equally as important is IFC’s goal to coordinate
programming that positively impacts the entire NAU community as well as the
City of Flagstaff.
IFC Rush will be September 9th-15th. Fraternity Rushfest will take place
Sunday, September 9 at the Wall Aquatic Center Field.
This will be the first IFC Rush event and will allow you to meet all 11
fraternities while enjoying food and games. Each fraternity plans
individual rush events throughout Rush Week. A schedule of these events
will be available at Rushfest. These events include:
 Barbecues
 Monday Night Football
 Video games in their chapter rooms
 Pizza and wing nights
 Basketball, volleyball, and flag football
“I never thought I would be so involved with my school by contributing to community service,
donating to charities, and helping other organizations.
It is an unbelievable feeling to be a part of something so huge.”
~ Kenton Minoru, Kong Delta Chi
ΔΧ
ΔΤΔ
Nickname: D-Chi
Year Founded: 1890
Colors: Red and Buff
Philanthropy: The Jimmy V Foundation
Website: deltachi.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: Delts
Year Founded: 1858
Colors: Purple and Gold
Philanthropy: Susan G Komen Foundation
Website: delts.org
Minimum GPA: 2.75
delta chi
delta tau delta
ΚΑ
ΚΣ
Nickname: KA
Year Founded: 1865
Colors: Crimson and Old Gold
Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Website: kappaalphaorder.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: Kappa Sig
Year Founded: 1869
Colors: Scarlet, White and Emerald Green
Philanthropy: Fallen Heros Foundation
Website: kappasigma.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
kappa alpha order
kappa sigma
ΦΔΘ
ΦΣΚ
Nickname: Phi Delt
Year Founded: 1848
Colors: Blue and White
Philanthropy: ALS Foundation (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Website: phideltatheta.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: Phi Sig
Year Founded: 1881
Colors: Red and Silver
Philanthropy: Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Website: phisigmakappa.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
phi delta theta
phi sigma kappa
ΠΚΦ
ΣΧ
Nickname: Pi Kapp
Year Founded: 1904
Colors: White, Gold, and Blue
Philanthropy: Push America
Website: pikapp.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: Sigs
Year Founded: 1855
Colors: Blue and Old Gold
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network and
pi kappa phi
sigma chi
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Website: sigmachi.org
Minimum GPA: 3.0
ΣΝ
ΤΚΕ
Nickname: Sig Nu
Year Founded: 1869
Colors: Black, Gold, and White
Philanthropy: American Heart Association
Website: sigmanu.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: TEKE
Year Founded: 1899
Colors: Cherry Red and Grey
Philanthropy: Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s Foundations
sigma nu
tau kappa epsilon
and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Website: tke.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
ΘΧ
theta chi
Nickname: None
Year Founded: 1856
Colors: Military Red and White
Philanthropy: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Website: thetachi.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
IFC Presidents / Representatives
2012-2013
united greek council
UGC
The United Greek Council (UGC) is the governing body to NAU’s
multicultural service/social fraternities and sororities. The UGC strives to promote
diversity, multicultural, and gender awareness to the students and faculty of NAU by
actively participating in philanthropies, community service, and leadership roles in
both the NAU and Flagstaff communities.
During the third week of the fall semester, the UGC puts on its annual UGC
Showcase. This event gives potential new members the opportunity to meet all
of the UGC chapters in a fun, collaborative atmosphere. Each chapter
displays its core values, goals, and unique flavor through a variety of
activities and performances. In addition, each chapter comes together for
one united performance symbolizing the strong bond between all of the
chapters under the UGC banner.
Formal Recruitment will take place September 10th-15th. UGC
Showcase will take place Monday, September 10 at the University Union
Amphitheater. This will be the first UGC Recruitment event and a chance
for you to get to meet all of our UGC chapters. Each chapter plans
individual recruitment events throughout Recruitment Week. Schedule of
events will be available at the Showcase. These events include:
 Barbecues
 Monday Night Football
 Video games in their chapter rooms
 Pizza and wing nights
 Basketball, volleyball, and flag football,
“Greek Life has given me a home away from home”
~ AnnMarie Gomez, Kappa Delta Chi
ΔΧΛ
ΓΑΩ
delta chi lambda
gamma alpha omega
ΓΡΛ
ΚΔΧ
Nickname: GRL
Year Founded: 2003
Colors: Purple and Black
Philanthropy: No Specific Philanthropy
Website: gammarholambda.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: KDChi
Year Founded: 1887
Colors: Pink and Maroon
Philanthropy: National Alliance of Mental Illness
Website: kappadeltachi.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Nickname: DChiL
Year Founded: 2000
Colors: Royal Blue and Pearl
Philanthropy: Freerice
Website: deltachilambda.org
Minimum GPA: 2.5
gamma rho lambda
Nickname: GAO
Year Founded: 2002
Colors: Navy Blue, Forest Green, and White
Philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Website: gammaalphaomega.com
Minimum GPA: 2.4
kappa delta chi
ΩΔΦ
omega delta phi
Nickname: ODPhi
Year Founded: 1987
Colors: Scarlet, Silver and Black
Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Website: omegadeltaphi.com
Minimum GPA: 2.3
UCG Presidents / Representatives
2012-2013
college panhellenic council
CPC
The College Panhellenic Council (CPC) serves as the governing body for the
seven National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities. The Panhellenic
women work to create an inclusive environment for Greek women to
cultivate leadership and relationships. The CPC unites sororities to focus
on common goals and create a network of support for chapters and
individual members.
The CPC annually works with the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and
the United Greek Council (UGC) to sponsor many educational,
philanthropic, and social events, including Greek Week, Greek
Leadership Summit, Sisterhood Week, and Homecoming.
Every sorority woman is a member of the CPC immediately
upon joining any NPC chapter.
Formal Recruitment will take place during Labor Day
Weekend (August 30th – September 4th). Recruitment
Registration opens June 1st and closes August 29th at 5:00
pm; the cost of recruitment is $45. This fee covers
recruitment materials, shuttle buses to and from recruitment
events and food/drinks.
 Information Night: Thursday, August 30th
 Meet the Chapters: Friday, August 31st
 Philanthropy Round: Saturday, September 1st
 Sisterhood Round: Sunday, September 2nd
 Preference Round: Monday, September 3rd
 Bid Day: Tuesday, September 4th
“My favorite part of Greek Life is our involvement as a community and the bonds we create
with one another.”
~ Isabella Lam, Alpha Omricon Pi
ΑΔΠ
ΑΟΠ
Nickname: ADPi
Year Founded: 1851
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Philanthropy: The Ronald McDonald House Charities
Website: alphadeltapi.org
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Nickname: AOPi
Year Founded: 1897
Colors: Cardinal Red
Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and
alpha delta pi
ΑΦ
alpha phi
Nickname: APhi
Year Founded: 1872
Colors: Silver and Bordeaux
Philanthropy: The Alpha Phi Foundation
Website: alphaphi.org
Minimum GPA: 3.0
alpha omicron pi
The American Juvenile Arthritis Organization
Website: alphaomicronpi.org
Minimum GPA: 2.75
ΧΩ
chi omega
Nickname: Chi O
Year Founded: 1895
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Website: chiomega.com
Minimum GPA: 3.0
ΔΔΔ
ΓΦΒ
Nickname: Tri Delta
Year Founded: 1888
Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Website: tridelta.org
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Nickname: GammaPhi
Year Founded: 1874
Colors: Brown and Pink
Philanthropy: Campfire USA
Website: gammaphibeta.org
Minimum GPA: 2.6
delta delta delta
gamma phi beta
ΠΒΦ
pi beta phi
Nickname: Pi Phi
Year Founded: 1867
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Philanthropy: Literacy
Website: pibetaphi.org
Minimum GPA: 3.0
CPC Presidents / Representatives
2012-2013
Mountain View Hall is home to 570 Greek students. Four
students live in each suite, sharing two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Mountain View is part of Residence Life and is staffed by a full-time
Residence Hall Director, a Graduate Assistant Hall Director, and
twelve Resident Assistants.
fraternity and sorority
involvement opportunities
Order of Omega is the national Greek leadership honor society. It recognizes
outstanding academic achievement and encourages a high standard of leadership in
inter-fraternity activities, collegiate scholarship, and Greek endeavors. Membership is
based upon academics, service to the community, leadership within the chapter and Greek
community, and participation in University activities, clubs, and organizations.
Our annual events include adopting a family for the holidays, providing academic
programming and professional development opportunities to Order of Omega
members. The Order of Omega also supports the larger Greek community
through Mr. Greek, philanthropy, chapter events, and the Annual Greek
awards banquet. This banquet is held every spring to celebrate the work and
achievements accomplished throughout the year.
The Greek Accountability Board (GAB) is the peer-judicial system
of the Greek Life community at NAU. The GAB’s purpose is to maintain
an orderly and stable Greek community where the freedoms of all chapters
are protected. Fairness, justice, and accountability are the founding principles
of the GAB. Each of the GAB’s student justices abide by these principles
to ensure that the Greek community takes responsibility for its actions and
recognizes the value of respecting one’s community.
Greek Leadership Summit Each spring semester, the Office of Greek
Life puts on a leadership conference for the newly-elected chapter
executive boards. Breakout sessions are offered for each executive officer
position and additional sessions address a variety of special interest topics.
The event also includes keynote speakers and a hazing symposium.
“Greek Life has helped me create friendships that will last a lifetime.”
~ Erik McCaughan, Phi Delta Theat
Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) is a
programming group comprised of selected members from various fraternities and sororities. This
group is responsible for creating and implementing Greek and campus-wide programs around risk
management issues such as hazing prevention, alcohol awareness, safe spring break, and sex
education. Additionally, GAMMA holds chapters accountable to the GAMMA by-laws in regards
to party registration and party checking to promote risk reduction for Greek Life socials. GAMMA
exists to meet the educational needs of our Greek Life students with regards to critical risk reduction
and social issues. The GAMMA programming board is also an affiliate member of the BACCHUS
Network. GAMMA is composed of twelve Greek students who are selected through an application
and interview process to serve on the GAMMA Programming Committee. The committee is led by
one Greek student Programming Coordinator and is advised by a Greek Life staff member. Alleged
violations of GAMMA policies may be directed to the Greek Accountability Board for investigation.
Up ‘til Dawn is an annual letter writing campaign to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital. The event, coordinated by Greek students, is held at night on the NAU campus
and attracts hundreds of participants from both the Greek and NAU communities.
National Hazing Prevention Week In 2011, Greek students went into the NAU community
to spread awareness about the physical and psychological effects of hazing on college campuses across
the U.S. as part of National Hazing Prevention Week. Throughout the week, Greek students and
members of Residence Hall Association (RHA) and GAMMA encouraged student and
faculty contributions to a community art project entitled “Stop The Haze.” By tabling at the
University Union and Dubois Center, Greek and
RHA members had students cover their hands with
paint and place their handprints on a large canvas.
Each handprint symbolized the commitment to
living an anti-hazing lifestyle. As a closing moment
for the week, the Office of Greek Life, members of
the Greek Community, and RHA presented the
final piece as a gift to the entire student body. The
canvas serves as a constant reminder for the
community that hazing is not, nor will it ever be,
tolerated on the NAU campus.
financial
responsibilities
Financial responsibility is important for all college students. Every member of a fraternity or
sorority agrees to be fiscally responsible as a student and as a chapter member. Fees may
include membership dues, housing fund, badge fee, parlor dues, and initiation expenses.
The chart below is an estimated cost per semester. The costs differ between chapters
based on their needs.
CPC Financial Responsibilities
IFC Financial Responsibilities
Chapter
New Member
Active Member
Delta Chi
$550.00
$500.00
Delta Tau
Delta
$475.00
$400.00
Kappa Alpha
Order
$200.00
$320.00
Kappa Sigma
$375.00
$350.00
Phi Delta
Theta
$400.00
$375.00
$400.00
$500.00
Pi Kappa
Phi
$550.00
$500.00
Sigma Chi
$565.00
$425.00
Sigma Nu
$300.00
$525.00
Tau Kappa
Epsilon
$450.00
$450.00
Theta Chi
$425.00
$375.00
Phi Sigma
Kappa
Chapter
New Member
Active Member
Alpha Delta
Pi
$656.00
$457.00
Alpha Omicron
Pi
$487.00
$350.00
Alpha Phi
$596.00
$456.00
Chi Omega
$645.00
$345.00
Delta Delta
Delta
$795.00
$390.00
Gamma Phi
Beta
$519.00
$356.00
Pi Beta Phi
$655.00
$402.50
UCG Financial Responsibilities
Chapter
New Member
Active Member
Delta Chi
Lambda
$350.00
$250.00
$225.00
$175.00
$150.00
$185.00
$225.00
$175.00
$250.00
$200.00
Gamma Alpha
Omega
Gamma Rho
Lambda
Kappa Delta
Chi
Omega Delta
Phi
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rituals that make each sorority unique is something
I especially cherish. My rituals mean more to me than the social aspects.â&#x20AC;?
~ Avery Cavallo, Gamma Phi Beta
greek
terminology
Alumnus/ae An individual who graduated from college as a member of a fraternity or sorority.
Bid A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
Bid Day Final day of recruitment when the Potential New Member (PNM) receives an invitation
to join a chapter.
Chapter A local group of a national organization. A fraternity or sorority on a college campus.
Crossing A term used by UGC groups to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated
into a group.
Initiation Ceremony during which new members become active, lifelong members of their
organization.
Legacy A person whose parent, grandparent, or sibling was an active member of a sorority
or fraternity.
Philanthropy A charitable service project or fundraiser sponsored by fraternities and sororities.
Ritual Private ceremony of a Greek organization. The formal document that contains the secret
principles and ideals upon which the organization was founded. Only initiated members are privy to
the ritual; learning the ritual is usually a part of the initiation ceremony.
anti hazing policy
The University and Greek system will not tolerate hazing in any form.
Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, whether on or
off University premises, by a student organization, group or a member of
that organization or group to produce, or which has the effect
of producing, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment,
harassment, fright, humiliation or ridicule. Please refer to the
University hazing statement found in Appendix K of the Northern
Arizona University Student Handbook found here:
home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook.asp
This policy is strictly enforced and educational seminars are provided to
our members in both the fall and spring semesters.
mountain view
hall
The majority of NAU Greek students are housed in Mountain View Hall, a 574 bed suite-style living
facility that encompasses 18 of the 23 social Greek organizations on campus. Chapters unite under
one roof to better the Greek community as a whole and work together to accomplish a shared vision.
Mountain View’s central location and proximity to the Health and Learning Center are benefits
enjoyed by residents. Mountain View rooms are all set up suite style. Each suite includes:
 two students per room
 two rooms per suite (four students per suite)
 four loft beds
 four desks
 four wardrobes
 one shower
 one bathroom
 two bookshelves
 two 3.9 cubic ft. refrigerators with freezers
notes
“Greek Life at NAU has a diverse group of organizations, which helps everyone feel included.”
~ Joshua Seda, Omega Delta Phi
council executive boards
Interfraternity Council
United Greek Council
College Panhellenic Council
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